Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dr George Blackman Ecc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Dr George Blackman Ecc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Dr George Blackman Ecc's student population of 360 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Dr George Blackman Ecc ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr George Blackman Ecc is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4265 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Dr George Blackman Ecc is ranked #4265 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dr George Blackman Ecc often compared to?
Dr George Blackman Eccis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dr George Blackman Ecc?
360 students attend Dr George Blackman Ecc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dr George Blackman Ecc students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr George Blackman Ecc?
Dr George Blackman Ecc has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr George Blackman Ecc offer ?
Dr George Blackman Ecc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr George Blackman Ecc part of?
Dr George Blackman Ecc is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr George Blackman Ecc located?
Dr George Blackman Ecc is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Parkside.
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